Culinary Arts - Texas State Technical College - West Texas

Culinary Arts from Texas State Technical College - West Texas is a Campus Associate Food degree that prepares you for a Vocational Programs career. Culinary Arts Do you dream of a career where you can be creative, travel the world and choose from a variety of culinary careers? Business is sizzling in the foodservice industry and those businesses need employees. Food service is the largest non-governmental employer in the U.S. and the field is expected to continue growing. Chefs work in restaurants, hotels and resorts, catering, health spas, schools, hospitals, cruise lines and as personal chefs. If you find one of those career opportunities appealing, the TSTC Culinary Institute could help you achieve your dream. In the Culinary Institute, you'll train with our faculty, who are all professional chefs, and learn basic and specialized culinary principles and techniques. You'll receive hands-on experience in food preparation and learn the professionalism required for on-the-job success. Menu planning, catering, butchering skills, sauce creation, sugar and chocolate work, cake decorating, and the artistry of plate presentation are just some of the skills you will learn at TSTC. Courses you'll take include: Sanitation and Safety Meat Preparation and Cooking Professional Cooking and Meal Service Fundamentals of Baking Purchasing for Hospitality Operations American Regional Cuisine International Cuisine Beverage Management Menu Management Viticulture and Enology Our facility at the T&P center in the heart of downtown Abilene provides a setting for you to develop skills in preparing and presenting a variety of foods. And, if you pursue an associate's degree , you'll get on-the-job training and receive college credit in an industry-based internship. View more details on Texas State Technical College - West Texas . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Food courses.